Sparks City Council approved a new contract for Walt White to become the city’s new fire chief. The deal takes effect Mar. 27. White will be paid an annual salary of $224,280. In a statement following the council vote, White said, “I am actively in the process of diligently transferring responsibilities from my current position…… MORE
NTSB Holds Press Briefing After Fatal Care Flight Crash
A Care Flight aircraft that crashed Friday in Lyon County broke up before hitting the ground. The crash in Stagecoach killed five people, including a patient being flown to Salt Lake City and his wife. NTSB Vice Chairman Bruce Landsberg held a press conference yesterday. He says it’s still early in the investigation, to announce…… MORE
Drive-By Shooting Under Investigation
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a drive-by shooting in the North Valleys. It happened around 7:45 p.m. last night on Lemmon Drive near Surge Street. Deputies say about 10 shots were fired and a building was hit. No injuries were reported. There are no suspects at this time. The incident is still under…… MORE
Two Teens Arrested After Fatal Stabbing in The North Valleys
A 14-year-old girl has been arrested for allegedly stabbing another 14-year-old girl in the North Valleys. Reno Police said the two girls were involved in a fight at a home on Soft Winds Drive Sunday afternoon. Investigators say a 15-year-old boy at the scene had a knife and threatened a second victim. After the stabbing,…… MORE
No Injuries After Shots Are Fired at The Moonlight Bunny Ranch
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting last night at the Moonlight Bunny Ranch. They say dispatch received a call about a fight between two co-workers around 9:35, with shots fired. When deputies arrived, they say they heard shooting and evacuated people out of the brothel. Investigators learned that a worker had fired…… MORE
Driver Killed in Fallon Crash Identified
A driver killed in a crash on February 8th in Fallon has been identified. 26-year-old Jacob Tyler was killed in the early morning crash US-50 in the area of Sheckler Road. Initial investigation revealed that a black Honda Civic sedan traveling eastbound towards the intersection failed to yield to a red light and entered the…… MORE
Stabbing Under Investigation in Stead
An investigation is underway after someone was stabbed in Stead on Sunday. Authorities responded to a home in the area of Red Baron Blvd. and Silverkist Drive just after noon on the report of a stabbing. Police say everyone involved in the stabbing was accounted for and officers were working to determine what led to…… MORE
More Arrests in Carson City Shooting
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office arrested four more teens for their involvement in a shooting last month. The arrest of the four 15-year-olds makes 10 total arrested in the case, eight of them juveniles. Two people were wounded in the shooting January 24th, including a 16-year-old from Mound House who was shot in the face.…… MORE
Nevada Has a Shortage of State Troopers
Data from the Department of Public Safety says one in three state trooper position in Nevada is vacant. That’s 139 positions needed as of the start of the year. Wayne Dice of the Nevada Police Union says he doesn’t know what it will take for the legislature to understand this. State troopers in Nevada are…… MORE
The RTC Activating a New Traffic Signal This Week
Regional Transportation Commission of Washoe County is planning to activate a newly installed traffic signal at the intersection of Mill Street and Telegraph Street Thursday. This intersection has seen an increase in traffic and was determined to warrant a traffic signal to help improve safety. Approximately 15,000 cars pass through this intersection each day. Over…… MORE
